Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake: A Dreamy Delight!
Indulge in the Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake: A Dreamy Delight! This elegant dessert features moist pistachio sponge layers filled with a rich mascarpone cream, creating a harmonious blend of nutty richness and creamy lightness. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or any festive celebration, this cake is sure to impress your guests with its stunning appearance and delightful flavors. With straightforward instructions and easily accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping treat that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 ½ cups mascarpone cheese (cold)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream)
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, finely grind the pistachios. Combine them with flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the mascarpone cream, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla; beat until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering sponge cakes with mascarpone cream in between each layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining cream and decorate with chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg